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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.55, 1,248.23 and 584.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.55, 1,248.23 and 584.96 is: 807.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.55 : 1,248.23 = 584.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.55/1,248.23 = 584.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.55x = 1,248.23 × 584.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.55x = 730,164.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,164.62/904.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.21

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